Steve Katz Realtor

12/29/2021

Couldn’t resist this article. Bosch has been my go-to dishwasher for rental units for years. Bosch makes a great and reliable dishwasher product and very affordable for the quality.

With that said, I bought another Kitchen Aid dishwasher for my own home in 2021. I tried the Bosch and loading the 3rd rack required great attention to detail and maxing out the load design (with the rack angles) was way more time than I bargained for…likening it to playing the game “operation” every time I load a dish or silverware. Sorry Bosch.

Bosch dishwashers do it a little differently—and, we’d argue, more elegantly—than other dishwasher brands.

06/17/2021

Chicago Lakeview neighborhood housing demand spurs death of 98 year old True Value gem.

Not many hardware stores remain where a combination of personal attention and expertise exist. This place was a gem.

In 2020 and 2021 I sold condos within 2 blocks of this hardware store and prices and the neighborhood are flourishing.

After nearly a century of personalized service to its Lakeview neighbors, including emergency deliveries to Wrigley Field, Tenenbaum True Value Hardware is preparing to shut down and sell its Belmont Avenue store. The 98-year-old business is closed until Thursday, when it will begin the approximate....

06/14/2021

Needing a duplex unit (3 bed/2 bath) in the Bell school district for the fall 2021? Shoot me a note, this newly rehabbed unit will be ready in August!

www.SteveKatzRealtor.com
312-961-8589
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03/20/2021

Fun, fast science 🧪 experiment at home.

Your home plumbing 🪠 drain lines require air flow — allowing sink and toilet drains (elbows) to hold water 💦 and prevent sewer odors from coming back into your home. 🏡

Only takes one plastic bottle and water to teach your kids the “venturi effect”.

https://www.askthebuilder.com/how-do-plumbing-vents-work/

Plumbing vents are not like a fireplace that lets smoke out. They're designed to let air INTO your plumbing system. Great video here showing plumbing vents.

03/11/2021

Proud to be a Benefactor & supporter for Bell Elementary School in North Center in Chicago, a CPS school. As an insider, my clients benefit from my first-hand knowledge about the school and community.

Ping me if you are interested in this rental or know someone who might be... or if you want to chat Real Estate.

03/10/2021

Great to see Illinois encouraging home ownership and student debt payoff (up to $40,000) — all in a single transaction.

DM me for more info. 🙌 👍🏻

The Illinois Housing Development Authority is putting $25 million toward paying down student debt so young adults can "put down roots in their communities, roots in Illinois," the agency's director says.

03/04/2021

FOR SALE:

Oversized, 4-bed / 3-bath fee simple Lakeview brick (4-level) townhome on a residential block of Wellington Ave.

Newer, beautiful white kitchen cabinets, backsplash & island. Hardwood floors on all levels. 3 beds / 2 full baths on the upper level. Main floor 4th bedroom (or office/play area) and full bath. 4-car parking including 2.5 car attached garage and 2-car driveway. 4 outdoor spaces including 2 roof decks, grill balcony, and a front yard.

Offered at $800,000

Full details here --> https://www.atproperties.com/10991264/1739-w-wellington-avenue-chicago-illinois-60657-nei

Photos --> https://tour.vht.com/434130520

3D tour --> https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=BDtNzY6tdbp&mls=1

02/26/2021

Do you know how to turn off the water in your home in the event of an emergency?

Many homes don’t have shut off handles at every waster source. Knowing where your main shut off valve is can prevent an insurance loss.

I can help you locate yours! Feel free to reach out.

www.SteveKatzRealtor.com

02/18/2021

Single family (incl 3 bed attached single family) homes priced appropriately are selling fast. Lower inventory (vs higher demand) is a big contributor.

I am supplying clients with real time pre market / private listings, as well as supply and demand data to help them navigate and accomplish their home search goals.

Ping me with questions or needs.

The speed is being fueled by record low inventory, rock-bottom interest rates and a widespread desire to move to larger spaces.

02/10/2021

2021 inventory is low in effect increasing seller power. Buyers demand more space while options limited. I am actively consulting clients through their own real estate “pandemic”.

Please reach out. I’m a good listener...

Among the nation's 10 biggest cities, Chicago leads in two measures that affect how many homes are for sale.

10/09/2020

Supply of Chicago condos far outweighs immediate demand. For those in the market, it's a good time to buy a city condo. www.SteveKatzRealtor.com

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-daily-gist/crains-daily-gist-podcast-weak-chicago-housing-market-good-news-buyers?utm_source=morning-10&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20201009&utm_content=article6-headline

09/18/2020

The pandemic has spurred 2020 Chicago Area suburban home sales. Seems quarantine and more "home time" has prompted many to seek more space.

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/home-sales-doubled-some-suburbs-summer?utm_source=morning-10&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20200918&utm_content=article1-headline

(screenshots in comments if you don't have a subscription to Crain's)

It's not only the need for pandemic-era spaces like home offices and school rooms, but super-low interest rates that led to big increases in sales in these 14 suburbs.